diff cover dana 60

[MOguy]

I have a 79 full ton 4X4 and need a new front diff cover. Is it the same cover as a ford or dodge? http://www.amazon.com/Spectre-Perfo...44&sr=8-3&keywords=dana+60+differential+cover

 

[crazy4offroad]

Yes but the newer dodge/ford covers have a year break that they change. Make sure it says "ford/chevy/dodge". For what it's worth that one looks like the right bolt pattern.

 

[MOguy]

Yes but the newer dodge/ford covers have a year break that they change. Make sure it says "ford/chevy/dodge". For what it's worth that one looks like the right bolt pattern.

In the prduct discription it says for older models, nothing about chevy though.

 

[crazy4offroad]

It will work. Yukon has one similar, might be a little better quality for a little more. The reviews for that one from what I could see weren't good. The fill plug doesn't tighten, goes on through? Thin metal might be ok for a street queen, and the chrome doesn't hold up.

 

[MOguy]

It will work. Yukon has one similar, might be a little better quality for a little more. The reviews for that one from what I could see weren't good. The fill plug doesn't tighten, goes on through? Thin metal might be ok for a street queen, and the chrome doesn't hold up.

I was able to order a Yukon for $53.00 through auto zone and it will be in Tuesday.

 

[crazy4offroad]

Post back what you think of the quality. Even the stock cover is pretty heavy duty, I would be afraid to smash something thin as fender metal on a rock out in the middle of nowhere.

 

[MOguy]

Post back what you think of the quality. Even the stock cover is pretty heavy duty, I would be afraid to smash something thin as fender metal on a rock out in the middle of nowhere.

The stock did take a hit and the gear ate through it. I noticed it when changing the front tire. I had changed the fluids very recently and the gear oil that was left still looked new, no metal shavings. Everything still looks good other than the over.

 

[MOguy]

here is a pic of the old cover.

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[crazy4offroad]

Wow that cover looks much thinner than mine. Mine looks like it's about 1/8" thick. Hopefully the new one will be a good upgrade.

 

[MOguy]

Wow that cover looks much thinner than mine. Mine looks like it's about 1/8" thick. Hopefully the new one will be a good upgrade.

I picked it up today and it does seem thicker.